Jones Lang LaSalle Supports Earth Hour Across the World

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Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:00am EDT

Global initiative provides a platform for the creation of an energy-balanced
future

CHICAGO, LONDON and SINGAPORE, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At 8:30 pm
on Saturday, March 28, 2009, Jones Lang LaSalle will join tens of millions of
individuals and hundreds of cities across the world that have pledged to turn
off their lights in support of Earth Hour.  Earth Hour is an initiative of the
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) begun in 2007 that has grown to include nearly 1200
cities and towns across 80 countries.

With a portfolio of over 1.4 billion square feet of office space worldwide
managed on behalf of owners and occupiers, Jones Lang LaSalle will oversee the
implementation of the Earth Hour program for many of its clients on March 28.
Turning off the lights for one hour of operation at all of Jones Lang
LaSalle's managed buildings, in the spirit of the Earth Hour pledge, could
reduce energy use by more than 1.4 million kilowatt-hours, equating to
approximately 2.1 million pounds of greenhouse gas reduction.

Lauralee Martin, Jones Lang LaSalle's Chief Operating and Financial Officer
says, "We are proud to pledge our support for Earth Hour across the globe
again this year. This meaningful effort is part of our long term action plan
around sustainability, which involves both our employees and clients. Our
Energy and Sustainability Services teams are partnering with clients to assess
and address their sustainability needs in today's changing environment. We
believe that by working together, we can all play a part in taking action
against climate change." 

As the leading global provider of sustainable corporate real estate services,
Jones Lang LaSalle is a strong advocate of sustainable practices and energy
efficiencies.  In 2008, the firm documented energy reductions for clients in
excess of 790 million kilowatt hours, translating to $95 million in energy
savings and the avoidance of 438,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

"Earth Hour highlights the need to achieve energy savings with maintaining
occupant health and safety," explains Dan Probst, Chairman of the Global
Sustainability Board at Jones Lang LaSalle. "The seemingly simple act of
"turning off the lights" at a large office building for an hour is actually a
complex process for operational staff.  We recognize that no building should
be completely dark as many staff and the public typically access buildings
during later hours. Public areas such as plazas, pedestrian bridges or access
ways require special consideration."

In addition to support of the Earth Hour through actions taken at its
properties, Jones Lang LaSalle employees worldwide are pledging to participate
in the effort to send a powerful message about how individuals can work
together to make a difference.  Through the firm's internal sustainability
program, A Cleaner Tomorrow (ACT) employees are educated year-round in
sustainable practices and encouraged to engage in them on a personal level.  

"This one hour of 'lights out' reinforces our employees' commitment to
adopting sustainable practices both at home and in the workplace," says John
Schinter, President, Energy & Sustainability Services, Jones Lang LaSalle. 
"In pledging to turn out the lights, I am joining thousands of my colleagues
and their families across the world who are spending quality time together and
learning why Earth Hour and sustainable practices are so important."

About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm
specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by
expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying
or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones
Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide,
including 180 corporate offices.  The firm is an industry leader in property
and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately
1.4 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the
company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and
most diverse in real estate with more than $46 billion of assets under
management. For further information, please visit our Web site,
www.joneslanglasalle.com.



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